All Obituaries

Mildred Quay Ownby Craddock, 89, of Washington, North Carolina returned to her heavenly home on June 8, 2019.  A daughter of the late John Loy and Pearl Wolfe Ownby, she was born on August 20, 1929 in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. She was a faithful wife, mother, grandmother, and homemaker.  She was a former Department Manager for Leggets Department Store in Farmville, VA. She is survived by her husband of 59 years, Granville Craddock formally of Burkeville, VA; son, John Craddock;...

Gordon David Rush left this life for a better life on June 5, 2019.  He was born January 29, 1937 in Buckingham County and remained a life-long resident of the county. Gordon was preceded in death by his loving wife of more than 50 years, Bessie Self Rush. Gordon was retired from the Virginia Department of Transportation but farming was his first love.  He was a lifelong member of Sharon Baptist Church and a charter member of Glenmore Fire Department. Gordon leaves behind his...

Ernest Stuart Taylor, 83, of Cedarville, Ohio and formerly of Dillwyn, died May 28, 2019.  He was born June 11, 1935 in Dillwyn, a son of the late Marvin H. and Carrie Newton Taylor.  He retired from the Air Force after 22 years of service.  He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Hilda Gough Taylor; daughter, Carrie Taylor Minor and her husband, Craig; grandchildren, Taylor Minor (Amanda), Grace Minor Becknell (Scott), Mitchell Minor, Levi Minor (Sarah);  brother, Carl...

Margaret Elise “Maggie” McCord, 40, of Richmond, suddenly passed on May 28, 2019.  Maggie was a hair stylist, who loved her family, friends, Dallas Cowboys and Tinker Bell. Maggie was born July 19, 1978 in Houston, Texas, the daughter of Gretchen Kearns McCord and David W. McCord. In addition to her parents, Maggie is survived by her daughter, RaeAnna McCord; son, D’Anthony; two brothers, James McCord and David McCord; two sisters, Charity Hanna Arnold and Lee Anne...

Varalyn Marjorie Harris Carter, 54, of Wingina, died May 31, 2019.  Varalyn was born November 2, 1964, a daughter of the late John Morgan Harris, Sr. and Marjorie Dunning Harris.  She is survived by two sons, Frank Douglas Carter, Jr. and Matthew Nathan Carter; her siblings, John Jr., Roger, Bobby and Renita; two grandsons and numerous nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, June 5, 2019 from 7 until 9 p.m. at the Dunkum Funeral Home, Dillwyn, ...

Keith Irvin Thomas, 85, of Chesterfield died May 30, 2019.  He was preceded in death by his wife, Gladys Thomas and daughter, Debra Davis.  He is survived by his daughter, Velvet T. Canterbury; sons-in-law, Roscoe Canterbury, Jr. and David Davis; grandchildren, Olivia Hernandez and husband, Juan and Kaitlin Davis; great grandchildren, Elizabeth and Eliseo Hernandez; sister, Jean Chenault; sister-in-law, Gale Thomas and numerous nieces and nephews and their families.  Graveside...

Fatima V. Hopkins passed in paradise, on May 24, 2019 at the age of 41. She was born June 19, 1977 at Hahnemann hospital in Philadelphia, PA. She received her Bachelors of Science in Behavioral Health from Alvernia University in Philadelphia, PA. She worked with children with disabilities in the Public School System. Fatima loved being a mother, cooking, watching movies, and spending time with family. She is preceded in death my her older brother Anthony Hopkins, her younger sister...

Elizabeth Boyles Stone, 89, of Colonial Beach died May 23, 2019. She was born August 2,1929 in Amelia County, a daughter of the late Ollie Alexander Boyles and Pearl Dew McMillian Boyles.  She was the widow of John E. Stone. She is survived by her daughters, Linda Seay, Denise Anderson and Jonnie B. Stone and her husband , Eric Heiberg; brother James Boyles and wife, Virginia; five grandchildren, Shannon Seay, Lance Gray, Sonya Gray, Alex Webb and Tina Anderson; ten great-grandchildren...

Ricky Dean Fitzgerald, 59, of New Canton died May 22, 2019.  He was born November 15, 1959, a son of the late Andrew and Virginia Fitzgerald. He is survived by his loyal and loving life partner, Bernard Ryan; brothers, Andy (Becky), Earl (Linda), Gary and Sam Fitzgerald; sisters, Linda Duncan and Alice Davis; numerous nieces, nephews and his dog, Copper. Ricky loved cooking, gardening and especially antiquing.  He and Bernie acquired many treasures over the years. Ricky was...